The Finest Hotel in Kabul: A People's History of Afghanistan

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'Simply unforgettable' ELIF SHAFAK 'Terrific' THE TIMES 'Incredible' PETER FRANKOPAN 'Powerful and charming' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Utterly compelling' PHILIPPE SANDS 'Masterly' TELEGRAPH 'Ingenious' KAMILA SHAMSIE 'A must-read' SUNDAY TIMES 'Beautiful' RORY STEWART In 1969, the luxury Hotel Inter-Continental Kabul opened its doors: a glistening white box, high on a hill, that reflected Afghanistan’s hopes of becoming a modern country…

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